EV Cargo manages Supply Chains for the world’s leading brands, powering the global economy through technology-enabled supply chain services.
THE ROLE: Operations Manager Nights
Operations Manager Nights: A vital role in the success story of our UK managed transport solution on behalf of our blue‑chip customer base. In this role you must demonstrate a relentless pursuit of profitable, customer centric and safe execution of our daily plan, managing a national team of transport professionals. High standards of professional operation and legal compliance are demanded and rewarded.
THE SALARY:
Benchmarked competitive package enhanced by depth of experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS:
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our colleagues to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive salary, generous annual leave, employee recognition scheme, excellent pension scheme, life assurance and access to reward gateway.
SHIFT INFORMATION:
Monday to Friday – 8 hour shift night operation.
WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED:
You will be based at our National Operations Centre situated in Ashby de la Zouch (LE65 1JR).
WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES?
- Manage a national team of operators to execute both our fleet Daily Plan and our 4PL daily plan throughout night shifts across 7 days per week.
- Using cutting edge technology capabilities monitor live execution progress across all own fleet and carrier partner resources.
- Ensure proactive management of plan execution non‑conformance to ensure successful delivery performance on behalf of our customers. Identify, fix and monitor.
- Ensure all drivers adhere to company policies, traffic regulations, and safety protocols.
- Provide management of all transport‑related issues to ensure maintenance issues recorded and actioned in advance of dayshift handover.
- Maintain accurate transport records including delivery logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports.
- Proactively manage driver issues including sickness and non‑attendance in order to protect customer service performance.
- Communicate with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure smooth handovers between shifts.
- Carry out route planning as required to address operational execution issues overnight to ensure customer service requirements are met.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Proven experience in road transport operations in UK across planning and execution.
- Clear evidence of people management skills in team environment across a large scale and complex operation.
- Experience in the FMCG sector demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of achieving customer KPI performance.
- Good understanding of road transport regulations, health & safety standards, and driver compliance.
- Ability to work under pressure with experience of navigating high pressure adapt and overcome situations.
- Experience of working within set cost and revenue targets to manage daily execution needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS?
- CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – an advantage.
- People management training and further vocational qualifications.
- Experience of latest technology including cutting edge TMS, vehicle tracking & in‑cab telematics/camera and communication systems.
- First Aid certification or Health & Safety training.
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